Part of Dork Diaries, book 4
First published 2012
Nikki Maxwell discovers that Brandon, her crush, volunteers at a local animal shelter that faces closure. When she learns a shocking secret about Brandon that makes saving the shelter even more crucial, Nikki decides to act. She teams up with her friends Chloe and Zoey to enter an ice skating competition as a fundraiser for the shelter. But their rival Mackenzie interferes, trying to sabotage their efforts so she can play the hero instead. Nikki refuses to let Mackenzie steal the spotlight or let the shelter close. She must dig deep for creative solutions while navigating the treacherous world of middle school drama, competitive ice skating, and her growing feelings for Brandon. The fate of countless adorable puppies hangs in the balance as Nikki struggles to prove that even a not-so-graceful ice princess can make a difference when it matters most.
Genres: fiction, romance, family-life, contemporary, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
368 pages · Hardcover · Aladdin